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Critical Thinking

Chess is the great equalizer

2020 · 1h 57m

Directed by John Leguizamo

6.5

TMDB audience score
54 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Wonder Project Amazon Channel

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  • Kanopy

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Cast

  • John Leguizamo
    Mario Martinez

  • Rachel Bay Jones
    Principal Kestel

  • Michael Kenneth Williams
    Mr. Roundtree

  • Corwin C. Tuggles
    Sedrick Roundtree

  • Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
    Ito Paniagua

  • Angel Bismark Curiel
    Rodelay Medina

  • Will Hochman
    Gil Luna

  • Jeffry Batista
    Marcel Martinez

  • Zora Casebere
    Chanayah

  • Ramses Jimenez
    Andre Lamar

  • Todd Allen Durkin
    Detective Ransone

  • Brandon Somers
    Harutyun Akopyan

  • Isaac Beverly
    Pickle

  • Ruben E. A. Brown
    Donny

  • Sydney Arroyo
    Cornelia

  • Carlos Guerrero
    Mr. Mann

  • Michele Lepe
    News Reporter

  • Tatum Price
    Flight Attendant